Standard

 rev.09/02/03

BAF 132 - Banking and Finance O.B.I. I

Course Description

Introduces the application and reinforcement of banking and finance and employability principles in an actual job placement or practicum experience. Students are acquainted with occupational responsibilities through realistic work situations and are provided with insights into banking and finance applications on the job. Topics include: problem solving, adaptability to the job setting, use of proper interpersonal skills, application of banking and finance techniques, and professional development. The occupation-based instruction is implemented through the use of written individualized training plans, written performance evaluation, required weekly seminar, and required practicum or on-the-job training.

 

Competency Areas

Hours 

Problem Solving

Class

1

Adaptability to the Job Setting

D. Lab

0

Use of Proper Interpersonal Skills

P. Lab/O.B.I.

12

Application of Banking and Finance Techniques

Credit

5

Professional Development

 

 

 

Prerequisites:

BAF 100, ENG 111, Program Admission

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

PROBLEM SOLVING

0

0

20

Problem solving on the job

Use problem-solving techniques in the job setting.

 

 

 

ADAPTABILITY TO THE JOB SETTING

0

0

20

Directions

Follow directions as given by the managerial staff.

 

 

 

USE OF PROPER INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

0

0

20

Interaction with others

Interact effectively with others in the job setting.

 

 

 

Listening

Demonstrate the ability to listen to others.

 

 

 

APPLICATION OF BANKING AND FINANCE TECHNIQUES

10

0

40

Skills

Demonstrate the ability to perform banking and finance tasks.

 

 

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

0

0

20

Professionalism

Conduct him/herself in a professional manner.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Books

Compton, E. N. Principles of banking. Washington, DC: American Bankers Association.

Gitman, L. J., & Joehnk, M.D. Personal financial planning. Chicago: Dryden Press.

Greene, M. R., & Dince, R. R. Personal financial management. Cincinnati: South-Western.

Kamerschen, D. R. Money and banking. Cincinnati: South-Western.

Kidwell, D. S., & Peterson, R. L. Financial institutions, markets, and money. Chicago: Dryden Press.

Klausmeia. Money and banking. Chicago: Institute of Financial Education.

Miller, R. L., & Pulsinelli, R. W. Modern money and banking. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Audiovisuals

Armed robbery - prepare to survive [Videocassette]. Aims Media.

Eyewitness [Videocassette]. Encyclopedia Britannica Educational Corp.